PN 51340 User Guide: Cleaning and Disinfecting Guide for the Vevo 3100
imaging system and MX series transducers Rev 1.0
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Transducers
To avoid electrical shock, before cleaning, disconnect the transducer from the system.
Avoid contact with the circuit board within the SHIF connector to ensure that the
electrical connections are well made when the SHIF is connected to the Vevo 3100
Imaging System.
Transducers must be cleaned after every use. Cleaning transducers is necessary prior to
effective disinfection. Ensure that you follow the manufacturer's instructions when using
disinfectants.
Do not use a surgeon's brush when cleaning transducers. Even the use of soft brushes
can damage a transducer. Use a soft cloth.
Using a non-recommended cleaning or disinfection solution, incorrect solution strength,
or immersing a transducer can damage or discolor the transducer and void the
transducer warranty.
Do not allow cleaning solution or disinfectant into the transducer connector.
Do not allow disinfectant to contact metal surfaces. Use a soft cloth lightly dampened in
a mild soap or compatible cleaning solution to remove any disinfectant that remains on
metal surfaces.
Attempting to disinfect a transducer or transducer cable using a method other than the
one included here can damage the transducer and void the warranty.
To clean a transducer
1. Disconnect the transducer from the system.
2. Clean the surface of the transducer using a soft cloth lightly dampened in a mild soap or
detergent cleaning solution.
3. Apply the solution to the cloth rather than the surface.
4. Periodically wipe down the circuit board within the SHIF connector using an alcohol pad, or a
soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol, or equivalent.
5. Rinse with water or wipe with water-dampened cloth; then wipe with a dry cloth.
To disinfect a transducer
1. Clean the transducer.
2. Mix the disinfectant solution compatible with the transducer, following disinfectant label
instructions for solution strengths and disinfectant contact duration.
3. Wipe surfaces with the disinfectant solution.
4. If the disinfectant’s instructions include rinsing, rinse with water or wipe with a water-
dampened cloth. Then air dry, or dry with a clean cloth.
5. Examine the transducer and cable for damage such as cracks, splitting, or fluid leaks.
If damage is evident, do not use of the transducer, and contact FUJIFILM VisualSonics or
your local representative.
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